Jeremy Hoover

Sometimes we think God's will is so mysterious that we doubt we'll ever find or understand it. But the bible is clear that God's will is both findable and understandable. We understand God's will in the gospel that provides us hope and teaches us how to live sacrificially like Jesus, we experience his will in prayer and in spiritual growth that provides knowledge of him, and we express God's will when we bear fruit by serving others in love.

Use this sermon outline and these slides to help you think through God's will and prepare for Sunday's sermon.

James says that faith without deeds is dead (2:14-26). If we only think of faith as a set of beliefs or the correct doctrine, we have failed to exercise what faith really is--actions that grow out of our belief.

We need to combine our beliefs with actions that serve others.

How do you know if your faith is mature? How do you know if you are growing spiritually? Paul gives us some guidelines in Philippians 3:1-16. Use this sermon outline and sermon slides to help you prepare to hear God's word on Sunday.